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Afternoon dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan and green striped dress with long sleeves and a full skirt. The dress has a high neckline and buttons down the front, four visible at the top. The dress appears to be made of a shiny fabric, possibly silk or satin. A green satin underskirt is visible beneath the outer layer. The dress is on a white mannequin with white gloves on the hands. The background is a plain off-white color. The dress is titled "Afternoon dress" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1858–63
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American or European
Dimensions:
441 × 625 px
Museum record:
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